Privacy Policy
We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.
Last updated: 18 January 2026
1. Introduction
Watchlist Buddy ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our television show tracking service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
- Email address (required for account creation)
- Verification codes for account access
- Watchlist data and viewing preferences
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, features used)
- Log data (IP address, access times)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain our service
- Process your account registration and authentication
- Store and sync your watchlist across devices
- Improve our service and user experience
- Send important service-related communications
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our features
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights or safety
- In connection with a business transfer or merger
5. Third-Party Services
We use The Movie Database (TMDB) and JustWatch APIs to provide show information and streaming availability data. Please review TMDB's Privacy Policy and JustWatch's Privacy Policy for information about their data practices.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure database storage
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Transfer your data to another service
- Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Restrict: Request limitation of data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
8. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our service and comply with legal obligations. Account data is typically deleted within 30 days of account closure.
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Tay Digital Ltd
Email: privacy@watchlistbuddy.com